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Thai Coconut Noodle Soup

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Thai Coconut Noodle Soup is a comforting, flavor-packed dish featuring tender noodles in a rich coconut milk broth infused with ginger, garlic, and red curry paste. Creamy yet bright with lime and fresh herbs, this soup balances savory, sweet, and tangy flavors beautifully.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rice noodles or egg noodles
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Bean sprouts, sliced jalapeños, chili oil, and lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release flavors.
  5. Pour in coconut milk and broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; simmer for 5–7 minutes until tender.
  8. Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu and heat through.
  9. Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted.
  10. Divide noodles among bowls and ladle hot soup over them.
  11. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and optional toppings before serving.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer broth or light coconut milk for fewer calories.
  • Store broth and noodles separately to prevent sogginess.
  • Add raw shrimp directly to simmering broth and cook until pink.
  • Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing curry paste.
  • Freeze broth (without noodles) for up to 2 months.

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